Sagina micropetala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micropetala
ID:
1292841
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rauschert
Source:
tro
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 79: 413 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292179
Common Names
- Sagina micropetala
- Small-petalled Pearlwort
- Pearlwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sagina micropetala (also called Small-petalled Pearlwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a thin stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sagina micropetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sagina micropetala has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sagina micropetala is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C.
Where to Find Sagina micropetala
Sagina micropetala can be found in the Himalayas.
Sagina micropetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sagina micropetala?
Sagina micropetala
What is the common name of Sagina micropetala?
Small-petal Pearlwort
What is the family of Sagina micropetala?
Caryophyllaceae
Species in the Sagina genus
Sagina subulata, Sagina apetala, Sagina nivalis, Sagina normaniana, Sagina nodosa, Sagina sabuletorum, Sagina saginoides, Sagina procumbens, Sagina pilifera, Sagina decumbens, Sagina caespitosa, Sagina maritima, Sagina glabra, Sagina japonica, Sagina maxima, Sagina chilensis, Sagina graminifolia, Sagina micropetala, Sagina abyssinica, Sagina afroalpina, Sagina humifusa,
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-6302955: Based on the initial data import
Stephan Rauschert (1931-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rauschert' in the authors string.